Sale 1034 — The Merlin Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29 November, 2012
Category — 1914-17 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 441-485)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
439
9c Salmon Red (471). Mint N.H., vibrant color on post-office fresh paper, exceptionally well-centered with Jumbo marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1916 9-CENT PERF 10 UNWATERMARKED ISSUE WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED SUPERB 98 JUMBO BY P.S.E.
With 1997 P.F. and 2011 P.S.E. certificates (Superb 98 Jumbo; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $2,500.00 as 98). This is the highest grade awarded and no other examples of Scott 471 in any condition have equaled it
125
1,800